tactical command
[/ˈtæktɪkəl kəˈmɑːnd/]
nounpl: tactical commands
comando tático
1. A military command structure responsible for directing operations at the battlefield level, typically involving units smaller than a strategic command
The tactical command coordinated the movements of the infantry battalions during the operation.
O comando tático coordenou os movimentos dos batalhões de infantaria durante a operação.
2. An order or directive issued by a tactical commander to subordinate units for immediate execution
The general issued a tactical command to advance the front lines.
O general emitiu um comando tático para avançar as linhas de frente.
3. In business or sports, a direct order focused on immediate operational execution rather than long-term strategy
The coach gave a tactical command to change the defensive formation.
O técnico deu um comando tático para mudar a formação defensiva.
This term is primarily used in military contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it reflects the organizational structure of the Brazilian Armed Forces (Forças Armadas Brasileiras). In the USA, it is fundamental to military doctrine and organizational hierarchy. The term has also been adopted in corporate and sports management to describe hands-on, immediate operational decisions.
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